The Drive is in Havant and in Havant district. PO9 2BY is located in the Havant St Faith's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Havant. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Drive, Havant, PO9 2BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: PO9 2BZ, PO9 2HU, PO9 2DA, PO9 2BQ, PO9 2BN, PO9 2DH, PO9 2BH, PO9 2DG, PO9 2BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around PO9 2BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.7% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.3% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.7% | 39.7% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 39.3% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11% | 10.3% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 7.9% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 41.9% | 1.5% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 37.4% | 37% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 15.2% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.7% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.5% | 20.7% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 7.9% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 18.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 22.8% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 21.2% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.3% | 93.1% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 92% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 92% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 91.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 43.3% | 46.2% | -2.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Drive was 88.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.8% lower than the Bedhampton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Drive has the 32nd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Bedhampton and the 110th highest crime rate of 361 local areas in Havant .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 The Drive, Havant, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-09-03 | £365,000 |
| 11 The Drive, Havant, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-03-20 | £433,573 |
| 9 The Drive, Havant, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2024-11-28 | £436,806 |
| 20 The Drive, Havant, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2024-08-23 | £362,508 |
| 10 The Drive, Havant, Hampshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £409,500 | 2024-07-24 | £453,045 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trosnant Junior School Stockheath Lane , Leigh Park PO9 3BD | 3out of 4 | 207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trosnant Infant School Stockheath Lane , Leigh Park PO9 3BD | 3out of 4 | 207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Church of England Aided Primary School St Alban's Road , West Leigh PO9 2JX | 4out of 4 | 867 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairfield Infant School Fairfield Road , PO9 1AY | 3out of 4 | 930 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Thomas More's Catholic Primary School, Havant Hooks Lane , Bedhampton PO9 3DR | 3out of 4 | 1,058 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warblington School Southleigh Road , PO9 2RR | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Community School Middle Park Way , Leigh Park PO9 4BU | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havant Academy Wakefords Way , PO9 5JD | 3out of 4 | 2,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaklands Catholic School Stakes Hill Road , PO7 7BW | 3out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crookhorn College Stakes Hill Road , PO7 5UD | 3out of 4 | 3,233 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Havant and South Downs College College Road , PO7 8AA | - not rated | 2,853 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Releasing Potential School 7 Kingscroft Court , Ridgway PO9 1LS | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Prospect School Freeley Road , PO9 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Riverside Community Special School Scratchface Lane , Purbrook PO7 5QD | 4out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glenwood School Washington Road , PO10 7NN | 2out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Waterloo School Warfield Avenue , PO7 7JJ | 3out of 4 | 4,146 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Havant Leisure Centre | Havant Leisure Centre | 194 yd | |
| Park @ the Plaza | Public Service Plaza | 244 yd | |
| The Pumpkin | Havant Railway Station | 612 yd | |
| Athena blooms foristry | 31 Market Parade | 641 yd | |
| Karma Coffee | 23 Market Parade | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creating Chaos | 35 Market Parade | 641 yd | |
| Regal Catering @ Havant Masonic Hall | Masonic Lodge | 719 yd | |
| Havant Sports Club | The Pavilion | 748 yd | |
| Six Bells Public House | 30 North Street | 780 yd | |
| The Heron | The Heron | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheerful Dragon Takeaway | 10 Stone Square | 552 yd | |
| Shapla Tandoori Takeaway | 27 Market Parade | 655 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 32 Market Parade | 706 yd | |
| Havant Fish Bar | 36 Market Parade | 708 yd | |
| Havant Tandoori | 30 Market Parade | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | 14 Park Way | 670 yd | |
| Euro market | 47 Market Parade | 676 yd | |
| Iceland Foods | 16-18 Market Parade | 716 yd | |
| B and M Retail | 8-10 Park Way | 740 yd | |
| The Southern Co-Operative | 55 St Albans Road | 754 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Havant Leisure Centre CIVIC CENTRE ROAD | health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 192 yd |
| Trosnant Junior School TROSNANT FIRST AND SECOND SCHOOL TROSNANT FIRST AND SECOND SCHOOL CHILCOMBE CLOSE | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Havant & South Downs College NEW ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 442 yd |
| Havant Park PARK WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 615 yd |
| Leigh Fitness TIDWORTH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 861 yd |
| Havant Squash Club (Closed) Havant Rugby Club Havant Rugby Club Fraser Road | grass pitches, squash courts | 1,007 yd |
| My Fitness Hub NEW LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,033 yd |
| Havant Rfc (Hooks Lane) HOOKS LANE GROUND CLUBHOUSE HOOKS LANE GROUND CLUBHOUSE FRASER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Front Lawn PAVILION PAVILION SOMBORNE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,069 yd |
| Westleigh Park MARTIN ROAD | grass pitches | 1,091 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.